The National Ambulance Service (NAS) in the North East Region has trained Level 100 students of the Gambaga College of Education in essential emergency care and life-saving skills.
The training, facilitated by the Regional Manager, Mohammed Issah Baba (DCAEMT), was designed to equip the students with practical knowledge needed to respond effectively to medical emergencies on campus and in their future workplaces.
Participants received hands-on instruction in Basic Life Support (BLS), including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), choking management, bleeding control techniques, and the recognition and management of shock before professional medical assistance arrives.
According to NAS, the initiative forms part of efforts to promote emergency preparedness and strengthen community resilience through public education on life-saving interventions.
As future teachers, the students are expected to play a key role in ensuring the safety and well-being of pupils under their care, making emergency response knowledge an important skill in the classroom environment.
Management and students of the college expressed appreciation to the NAS team for the training, describing it as timely and practical.
They noted that the exercise had improved their confidence and preparedness to respond appropriately during emergencies.
